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The Finish Line

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PHOTO
Photo-finish cameras were first introduced at racetracks in the 1930s, capturing a thin slice of the line that the human eye simply cannot resolve at speed.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
OBJECTION
When a jockey or trainer believes a foul affected the outcome, a formal objection can be lodged, sending the result to the stewards before the official result is posted.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
DEAD
A 'dead heat', two horses finishing in an identical instant, is one of racing's rarest outcomes; the term dates back to at least the 18th century in English racing.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
FURLONG
A furlong is one-eighth of a mile, the standard unit of distance in horse racing, and the word itself comes from the Old English for 'furrow long,' the length of a plowed field.Find this word in the grid to read its note.

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About The Finish Line

At the finish of a horse race, fractions of a second separate legend from heartbreak. The wire, an imaginary line above the track, is where every furlong of preparation comes down to one last stride. Crowds lean forward, breath held, waiting for the photo to confirm what the naked eye could barely catch.

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